For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,063 students in Ramona, CA (there are 5 private schools, serving 251 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ramona, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ramona, CA are Mountain Valley Academy, Ramona High School and Montecito High (Continuation). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramona, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Ramona have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Ramona, CA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Valley Academy
Alternative School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Ramona High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4000
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,528 students
Rank: #33.
Montecito High (Continuation)
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4300
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
23925 Couna Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3500
Grades: K-6
| 425 students
Rank: n/an/a
Future Bound Independent Study Secondary
Alternative School
720 Ninth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2068
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
2520 Boundary Ave.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2100
Grades: K-6
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
24908 Abalar Way
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5060
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
17427 Archie Moore Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-5120
Grades: K-6
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
1521 Hanson Ln.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 751 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative School
1010 Ramona St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-3600
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 Eighth St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 787-4400
Grades: K-6
| 396 students
Ramona, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ramona Unified Community Day (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1401-c Hanson Lane
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8513
Grades: 2-12
| 24 students
Sun Valley Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2102 Main St.
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Ramona, CA 92065
(760) 788-8008
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ramona, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Ramona, CA are Mountain Valley Academy, Ramona High School and Montecito High (Continuation).
How many public schools are located in Ramona, CA?
11 public schools are located in Ramona, CA.
What percentage of students in Ramona, CA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ramona, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ramona, CA?
Ramona, CA minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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